Scared To Dance Podcast

Scared To Dance Podcast
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Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast where host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.  In season 1 he will be talking to guests including Belle and Sebastian, Sorry, The National, John Grant, Billie Marten, Manic Street Preachers, Pat Nevin, Warren Ellis, Sleaford Mods, Dry Cleaning, Gwenno and Elis James.

Episodes

  1. Elis James

    5D AGO

    Elis James

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 12 he talks to Elis James. They discuss choosing comedy over playing in a band, picking up a guitar and the accessible influence of Britpop, how streaming changed music’s role in personal identity, his deep connection to Welsh language and music culture and the viral success of the Cymru Connection. Hosted by Paul Richards Elis James is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.elisjames.co Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    58 min
  2. Gwenno

    FEB 5

    Gwenno

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 11 he talks to Gwenno. They discuss how Welsh and Cornish shaped her solo path, The Pipettes, life's survival instinct and music's stabilising role, inspirational Jarvis Cocker, Michael Flatley and her Las Vegas-era and her bold shift to the English language on her latest album Utopia. Hosted by Paul Richards Gwenno is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.gwenno.info Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    58 min
  3. Dry Cleaning

    JAN 29

    Dry Cleaning

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 10 he talks to Lewis Maynard and Tom Dowse from Dry Cleaning. They discuss their new album Secret Love, Cate Le Bon's inventive approach to producing the record, working with interdisciplinary performance duo Bullyache, the band's early unexpected rise and the importance of grassroots music venues. Hosted by Paul Richards Dry Cleaning are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.drycleaningband.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    52 min
  4. Sleaford Mods

    JAN 22

    Sleaford Mods

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 9 he talks to Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. They discuss their new album The Demise of Planet X, collaborating with Life Without Buildings, recording at Abbey Road Studios, his friendship with the director Ben Wheatley plus working with Cillian Murphy and acting in Peaky Blinders and Game. Hosted by Paul Richards Sleaford Mods are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sleafordmods.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    42 min
  5. Warren Ellis

    JAN 15

    Warren Ellis

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 8 he talks to Warren Ellis. They discuss Ellis Park, the documentary film about the wildlife sanctuary co-founded by Warren plus the creative journey of Nina Simone's Gum, working with Nick Cave and navigating personal breakdowns, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.  Hosted by Paul Richards Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to https://www.nickcave.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    52 min
  6. Pat Nevin

    JAN 8

    Pat Nevin

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 7 he talks to Pat Nevin. They discuss his early life in Glasgow and the post-punk music scene, moving from Clyde to Chelsea, being substituted at half-time to watch New Order, his love of Cocteau Twins and Simple Minds, music's lifesaving power and a chance meeting with Morrissey. Hosted by Paul Richards You can follow Pat Nevin on social media on X @patnevin Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    1h 4m
  7. Manic Street Preachers

    JAN 1

    Manic Street Preachers

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 6 Robin Turner talks to James Dean Bradfield from Manic Street Preachers. They discuss Escape From History, dealing with the disappearance of Richey Edwards, the success of Everything Must Go and working with the director Kieran Evans, live on stage at Picturehouse Central. Hosted by Paul Richards Manic Street Preachers are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.manicstreetpreachers.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    32 min
  8. Billie Marten

    12/23/2025

    Billie Marten

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 5 he talks to Billie Marten. They discuss her latest album Dog Eared, DJing at the club, meeting the poet laureate Simon Armitage, exploring self-discovery and vulnerability in lyrics, unique studio experiences, plans for future albums and her experience of navigating the music industry at a young age. Hosted by Paul Richards Billie Marten is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.billiemarten.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    47 min
  9. John Grant

    12/18/2025

    John Grant

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 4 he talks to John Grant. They discuss performing in Jonathan Watkins’ ballet adaptation A Single Man, Berlin and the films of Wim Wenders, early musical inspirations and his love of Devo, collaborating with Kylie Minogue, CMAT and Sinéad O’Connor and playing ping-pong with Grace Jones. Hosted by Paul Richards John Grant is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.johngrantmusic.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    50 min
  10. The National

    12/11/2025

    The National

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 3 he talks to Matt Berninger from The National. They discuss Mistaken For Strangers, the band's reaction to the film, exploring potential sequels, his family's take on the documentary and an encounter with Werner Herzog, live on stage at Picturehouse Central. Hosted by Paul Richards Matt Berninger is on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.mattberninger.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    22 min
  11. Sorry

    12/04/2025

    Sorry

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 2 he talks to Asha Lorenz from Sorry. They discuss the band's new album Cosplay, the songwriting process, directing music videos, Adam Curtis, public perception, the challenges of social media, band dynamics, inspiration, ambition, playing festivals, Fontaines D.C. and future plans. Hosted by Paul Richards Sorry are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.sorryband.co.uk Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced, recorded and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information

    51 min
  12. Belle and Sebastian

    11/26/2025

    Belle and Sebastian

    Welcome to season 1 of the Scared To Dance Podcast. In this series, host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present. In episode 1 he talks to Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian. They discuss Stuart’s earliest musical memories, forming the band, recording their early albums Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister, working with Trevor Horn, God Help the Girl, upcoming tour plans and his book Nobody’s Empire. Hosted by Paul Richards Belle and Sebastian are on tour in 2026. For dates and tickets go to www.belleandsebastian.com Follow Scared To Dance on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube @scaredtodance And go to our website www.scaredtodance.co.uk for upcoming events and podcasts Produced and edited by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor Recording Hosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com for more information.

    44 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast where host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.  In season 1 he will be talking to guests including Belle and Sebastian, Sorry, The National, John Grant, Billie Marten, Manic Street Preachers, Pat Nevin, Warren Ellis, Sleaford Mods, Dry Cleaning, Gwenno and Elis James.

Information

  • Creator
    Scared To Dance Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scared To Dance
  • Show Website
    Scared To Dance Podcast

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